P072F OBD II Trouble Code Stuck In Gear 4

How to quickly diagnose, repair, and info on symptoms and causes of a P072F trouble code that indicates the transmission is stuck in gear 4.

Symptoms of P072F OBD II Trouble Code

Abnormal vehicle speeds

Low power

Abnormal engine noises

Reduced throttle response

Limited vehicle speeds

ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) leak (red fluid under vehicle)

Common Causes of P072F OBD II Trouble Code

Blockage in transmission hydraulics

Low ATF level

Dirty ATF

Incorrect ATF

Shift solenoid issue

TCM issue

Wiring issue (i.e. chafing, melting, short, open, etc.)

Connector issue (i.e. melting, broken tabs, corroded pins, etc.)

Severity of P072F OBD II Trouble Code

Moderately-high I would say. These types of codes need to be attended to immediately. Sure, the vehicle may even drive down the street, but you will need to repair this before any further damage occurs. You could literally cost yourself multiple thousands of dollars by neglecting this too long or ignoring the symptoms. Automatic transmissions are extremely intricate designs and need to be maintained properly to keep up a smooth operation.